2008 Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage by the Bay Series I&II Fast Facts
Equestrian News Release

EVENT: Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage by the Bay Series I&II

WHAT: Recognized by United States Equestrian Federation and United States Dressage Federation as a rated show series, Dressage by the Bay Series I&II consists of two back to back events. These events qualify riders for the Great American Insurance Group Regional Championships and the series is also a USDF Breeder's Championship Qualifier. New this year are the Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Classes and the Individual Breed Classes - which will kick off Series I. Other sponsors include Hampton Green Farm and Equistride International.

WHERE: Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI 49690 - 10 miles east from the beautiful Resort town of Traverse City

WHEN: July 30-August 1, August 2-3, 2008

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Great American/USDF Qualifying Classes for Training through Fourth Level, plus Prix St. Georges, Intermediaire I&II, Grand Prix B, FEI TOC, FEI Freestyle TOC, and USDF Freestyle TOC.

- USDF Materiale Classes for: Three year old Fillies, Three year old Colts and Geldings, Four and Five year old Mares, and Four and Five year old Stallions and Geldings

NEW FACILITY FEATURES: Next to the Robert D. VanKampen Arena (where the dressage will be featured) will be a newly built pavilion sponsored by the same entity. Seating Capacity is 400. Additional amenities include riders a new viewing deck adjacent to the Food Tent, on-site food provided by local restaurant Mabels, and an expanded sponsor campground.

JUDGES: Janine Malone, Tripp Harting, & Jacqueline Lindberg

PRIZE LIST: Available online at http://www.dressagebythebay.com

ADMISSION:

Wednesday - Sunday - $5/person, Children under 5 are free

General admission tickets can be purchased at the gate

PARKING: Available on-site; included in admission price

DIRECTIONS:

From South East Michigan (Detroit Area):

I-75 North to M-72 West (@ Grayling); Follow M-72 West through Kalkaska; @ Williamsburg continue 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right onto Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile

From Mid Michigan (Lansing Area):

Follow US-127 north to Clare; Merge onto M-10 Wes/M-115 West towards Ludington/Cadillac to Route 115 North; Merge onto M-131 North; Turn left onto Fife Lake Road/CR-605; Follow jog left staying on CR-605 to Williamsburg; Turn left on M-72 West; @ Williamsburg continue west 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right onto Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile

From South West Michigan (Grand Rapids Area):

East I-96 north to Grand Rapids; take US 131 north to Cadillac; Turn left onto Fife Lake Road/CR-605; Follow jog left staying on CR-605 to Williamsburg; Turn left on M-72 West; @ Williamsburg continue 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right onto Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile

From Northern Michigan (Petoskey Area):

US 31 South to Acme; East on M-72 3 miles; just prior to Railroad Tracks, turn left on Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile

From Traverse City:

Follow US 31 East to Acme; turn East on M-72 3 miles; just prior to Railroad tracks,

Turn left on Bates Road; Show Facility on Left 1 mile

By Air :

Use the Cherry Capital Airport-Traverse City; Follow Directions from TC

OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL:

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Michigan's finest and most comprehensive resort experience, 3 miles west of Flintfields Horse Park, Group Block Rate expires May 16, 2008

http://www.grandtraverseresort.com

800-236-1577

ADDITONAL BLUE RIBBON HOST HOTELS:

Park Place Hotel - 231-946-5000

Traverse Victorian Inn, 231-947-5525

For all other Group Rates & Additional Hotel Listings, contact 1800-TRAVERS

CAMPERS:

On-Site Sponsor Campsite or

Timber Ridge Resort: 800-909-2327

STABLING/SPONSORSHIP CONTACT:

Alex Rheinheimer

561-723-6287

E-mail: alexrheinheimer@aol.com

Web site: http://www.horsesportsbythebay.com